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State's Attorney, Garrett County

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The state's attorney prosecutes criminal cases in the county on behalf of the State of Maryland.

Christian Mash

RepublicanIncumbent

Prosecutor

The gist

  • Supported establishing a county drug court.
  • Led re-establishing the county's Narcotics Task Force.
  • Supports diversion programs in some criminal cases.
  • Pledges specialized domestic violence training for all prosecutors.
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  1. Supported establishing a county drug court.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I have also been central to the establishment of a drug court, in efforts to address substance abuse.”
  2. Led re-establishing the county's Narcotics Task Force.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I have worked with police partners to re-establish the Narcotics Task Force in our county.”
  3. Supports diversion programs in some criminal cases.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “there are certain scenarios where diversionary programs make financial and policy sense for all involved.”
  4. Pledges specialized domestic violence training for all prosecutors.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “every prosecutor in my office has specialized training related to these crimes. We seek to make the safety of the victim the central focus.”

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